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Conveniently located across the river from Washington, D.C. and adjacent to both the Pentagon and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Alexandria, Virginia is a logical base for many visitors in the Washington area for either business or pleasure. Alexandria's Old Town district was laid out in 1749 and stands as the nation's third oldest historic district, making it a tourist destination in its own right. Comfortable and convenient, Alexandria is serviced by a number of boutique hotels, offering personalized experiences in an upscale atmosphere.

Hotel Monaco Alexandria

A 241-room hotel located on Old Town Alexandria's main strip of restaurants, shops and bars, the Hotel Monaco Alexandria was described by Fodor's as "an ideal destination for families, pet owners and couples alike" and by the New York Daily News as a "chic boutique hotel." All guest rooms come with bedding from Frette and 37-inch flat-screen TVs with cable. Rooms range from the 300-square-foot Queen Deluxe to the Majestic Suite, which has a dining table for six, wet bar and a connecting pair of bedrooms. Other amenities at the Hotel Monaco include an indoor swimming pool, concierge service, business center, Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel, daily newspaper delivery, free shuttle service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, morning coffee and tea service in the lobby and an evening wine reception. The Hotel Monaco has an especially pet-friendly policy. The hotel requires 72-hour advance notice on the arrival of your pets, but their pet package includes designer dog bed and bowl, a gourmet treat and a new pet toy, plus a map of Old Town's dog parks. The hotel bar also hosts a Doggie Happy Hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, April through October, which is well-known among and attended by dog-owners throughout the Washington, D.C. area. Hotel Monica Alexandria 480 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-549-6080 monaco-alexandria.com

Lorien Hotel &amp; Spa

The Independent Traveler said of the Lorien that it was "a hotel to savor," while Modern Luxury magazine put it on its 2009 Top 10 of Americas Hottest New Hotels. The hotel is located on the upper end of King Street, roughly a 10-minute walk to the heart of Old Town and only a few minutes from the King Street Metro Station. All rooms at the Lorien Hotel and Spa have Wi-Fi access, complimentary morning newspaper delivery and coffee and tea service, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, as well as bed linens from Baltic and bath amenities from Aveda. The hotel's five-treatment room spa offers massages, facials, body treatments, steam rooms and a fitness center. The hotel also features a Belgian restaurant with a tasting room and a gourmet market. Lorien Hotel &amp; Spa 1600 King St. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-894-3434 lorienhotelandspa.com

Best Western Old Colony Inn

This boutique hotel from the Best Western chain is set on the western fringe of Old Town, about a 15-minute walk from the heart of the district. It is also set just off the George Washington Parkway, with direct access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the 14th Street Bridge into Washington, D.C. Parking at the hotel is free. All 49 rooms at the Best Western Old Colony Inn come with 32-inch flat-screen TVs with DVD players, free Wi-Fi access, morning USA Today delivery and a complimentary hot breakfast. The hotel also offers a business center and a fitness center with sauna and hot tub, as well as a "snack kitchen" offering complimentary self-service access to juice, soft drinks, gourmet coffee, various snacks and instant soups. Best Western Old Colony Inn 1101 N. Washington St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 703-739-2222 hotel-alexandria.com